The city has scheduled informational briefings on its plan to improve TheBus and TheHandi-Van service.

The regional briefings start on March 27 in Wahiawa and are scheduled in other areas of the island through April 3.

The meetings will go over the Honolulu Department of Transportation Services draft Short Range Transit Services Operations Plan.

The department is working to develop and implement a strategy to improve the effectiveness of its public bus system.

The plan is intended to support mobility for Oahu riders, reduce traffic congestion and work toward the creation of livable communities. It identifies where existing service can be improved and also sets the stage for fixed guideway service.

The draft plan and meeting schedule can be found at http://www1.honolulu.gov/dts/short-range-transit-plan.htm.

Anyone needing special accommodations can call 768-8362.